# StarMap 3D vs Hubble

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StarMap 3D at 89% against Hubble's 0%. StarMap 3D also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Hubble's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Hubble is free to download; StarMap 3D costs $1.99 up front. StarMap 3D sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Hubble asks for nothing beyond the download.

StarMap 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarMap 3D has 1.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of StarMap 3D's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hubble's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarMap 3D | Hubble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starmap-3d/id324038407/reviews)** | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hubble-deep-space/id1545745146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **88.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 111 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sanville Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/324038410) | [Alparslan Topbas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130875171) |

## What reviewers say

### StarMap 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starmap-3d/id324038407)

Explore the night sky with this astronomy guide. It uses your device's sensors to identify planets, constellations, and deep sky objects in real-time. Discover detailed information about celestial bodies and visualize the universe in 3D.

**Highlights:** Real-time celestial object identification, Augmented reality night sky view, Detailed information on stars and deep sky objects, Constellation artwork and line options, Location-based celestial mapping, 3D universe visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Constellation Artwork | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Stars | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate mapping of stars and planets
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Useful for learning about the night sky
- 🌟 Provides a great stargazing experience
- 🔭 Helpful for amateur astronomers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in mapping
- 🧭 Compass/directional issues
- 🌌 Limited information on deep sky objects
- 🕰️ Time slider could be more intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar integration issues
- Incorrect positioning of celestial bodies

**Requested features**

- Improved 3D mode and controls
- More detailed information on planets, stars, and galaxies
- Alerts for upcoming astronomical events
- Option to search for specific celestial objects


### Hubble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hubble-deep-space/id1545745146)

Explore the universe in high definition with stunning images from the Hubble Space Telescope. Discover galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters with detailed descriptions and an immersive slideshow experience. Stay updated with the latest cosmic discoveries.

**Highlights:** High-resolution cosmic image gallery, Immersive slideshow mode, Searchable database of celestial objects, Detailed scientific descriptions, Real-time updates for 'Picture of the Week', Links to NASA/ESA archives

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarMap 3D free?

StarMap 3D costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Hubble free?

Hubble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StarMap 3D or Hubble?

StarMap 3D is rated higher. StarMap 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Hubble averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do StarMap 3D or Hubble have ads?

Hubble shows ads; StarMap 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, StarMap 3D or Hubble?

StarMap 3D ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hubble every 6 weeks. Most recently, StarMap 3D was updated on September 22, 2026 and Hubble on September 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*